i did some anime stuff, since i havent seen any in the forums for a long time. Btw i aint a master of anime so it still has a twist comic style. my friend told me it was a hybrid. I 'll let you judge it =)

Yah, waht faust said. For anime use cell shading. Basically three tones for each color. one highlight, normal, and shadow. Try not to blur or anything cuz it ruins it. You may also try inking it digitally and making the lines finer with the pen tool. But anyway, great picture.

People don't know how to use dodge/burn in moderation to be more specific, imo. Lately though I've found it good practice to replicate the effect you get from the tool through nothing but the paintbrush tool. I'm hoping this kind of practice might help if/when I get into some traditional painting.

vengeancearts - I have to agree with the others about the whole dodge/burn and then smudge method you've got going here. It's too blurry. I'd try doing what Isric suggested and go for more of a cell painting technique (oh, it's been awhile since I've done some of those...all in my pre-digital art days, fun stuff ) Paint the rest of the image much like you've done the face of your character and see how that comes out.

I agree with the Faust and the others.
It's too muddy and blurred. Anime is usually very sharp, got flat colours and has well defined shapes and lines.

The main problem i can see is how even the lines are blurred wich make everything melt together. It's also too shiny. Try to squint with your eyes while looking at it and you'll know what i mean.
Try to keep it clean and sharp.
Hope this can help.
Mikael